PD Background Report for Thomas & Lisa Tice (PL-SPP-2023-044)

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Introduction: Thomas and Lisa Tice (Applicants) have an existing four-bedroom single-family dwelling on a 0.2765 acre lot at 87-3208 Ama Road, Captain Cook, and would like to establish a bed and breakfast(B&B). Background and Protect Concept: Applicants enjoy everything about Hawaii and want to share their home and provide hospitality in a B&B setting. The operation and income of this project will help with the maintenance and improvements of the dwelling and landscape. It will also provide social interaction along with mental and physical fitness during Applicants' retirement years. Applicants will interact with guests and offer breakfast meals only. While guests relax in the common areas, they will be able to see interesting plants and trees and be able to ask questions. Fresh fruit from the property will be offered. Applicants will educate guests about the culture,traditions, and how to care for the land and natural resources,what some of the environmental challenges living of living on an island, and teach visitors how to be respectful to the residents. Guests will be given coffee and farm tour information and any other helpful suggestions to find food and products from local businesses. Applicant has served 12 years in the United States Coast Guard, in search and rescue, some of those years in Hawaiian waters, and is willing to give information about the beaches, surfing tips and most importantly, water-safety. Applicants will be available to "talk story" with guests. Applicants intend to be ambassadors for the Island and State and will promote goodwill and spread Aloha with visiting guests. Protect Time Table and Cost: All improvements are completed. No project costs are anticipated. Additional growing of plants and fruits and vegetation maintenance is ongoing to keep the landscape full and lush and interesting to guests. Applicants are ready and willing to begin the Bed and Breakfast project after issuance of a Special Permit. General Dwelling Layout: There are two separate buildings on the property. The first dwelling is a two-story house and is considered the"main house." The second dwelling is a covered parking garage with a guest house above the garage. Please see the attached plans and photos of the property. First Building-Main House/Upper Level: The upper level of the "main house" has Bedrooms #1 and #2, along with two full-baths, a full kitchen, and upper deck. This is the personal living area for Applicants. Bedrooms#1 and#2 are not for rent Main House/Ground Level: Bedroom #3 is located here with a full-bath (shower stall), along with a ground-level deck and patio furniture area. Bedroom #3 is for rent. 1 of 4 Special Permit for Bed & Breakfast Thomas and Lisa Tice Additional Responses